Los Angeles | Mexico City

Acanthus Appraisals is a full-service antiques, decorative arts, fine art, and specialty personal property appraisal and advisory firm.

Complex Assignments

Multiple Specialists

We specialize in managing complex assignments involving multiple specialists —from the initial inspection to the delivery of an unbiased, credible and qualified appraisal report— to save you time and effort.

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Valuation, advisory and consulting services that enable you to make informed decisions about your assets

  • Unbiased, Independent, Objective and Credible Appraisals
  • IRS Qualified Appraiser and IRS Qualified Appraisals for:
    • Noncash Charitable Contributions and
    • Estate or Gift Tax Preparation
  • Estate Management
  • Purchase, Deaccession or Liquidation of Objects and Collections
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Damage and Loss Claims
  • Market Research and Advisory
  • Integrated Services and Project Management
Analee McClellan, Principal, receiving the Appraiser of the Year Award from Johnnie White
Ms. McClellan receiving the Appraiser of the Year Award in 2023 from Johnnie White, former CEO of ASA

Analee McClellan,
ASA, ISA AM, Principal

ASA Personal Property Appraiser of the Year (2023)*

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International Society of Appraisers Logo with Accredited Member designation

* One of two awardees

Why work with a Credentialed, Qualified Appraiser?

In 2023, the IRS Art Advisory Panel reviewed 195 items and recommended:

  • Accepting the value of 53% of the items,
  • Decreasing the value of 32% of the items, and
  • Increasing the value of 15% of the items.

At Acanthus Appraisals, taxpayers, fiduciaries, and tax practitioners can be assured that our appraisals are well researched, supported and meet IRS Qualified Appraisal requirements.

Source: The Art Advisory Panel of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Annual Summary Report for Fiscal Year 2023 (Washington, DC: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, 2024).

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What qualifications should a personal property appraiser have?

Unlike other appraisal professionals, such as real estate appraisers, there is no state or federal licensing organization for appraisers of

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What should I know if I need to settle an estate?

Settling an estate is the process of finalizing all legal requirements and closing the estate account, including paying debts, meeting

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How to Prepare for an Appraisal Inspection

The scope of a personal property appraisal generally includes an inspection of the objects to be appraised in order to

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